"Bones" actor David Boreanaz is in Ithaca, where he celebrated his 44th birthday Thursday night with students, locals and his wife Jamie Boreanaz. The Buffalo native graduated from Ithaca College in 1991 and will speak at the school's commencement ceremony on Sunday. Fans posted photos on social media of Boreanaz partying in Collegetown, and another posted a video of a crowd singing "Happy Birthday" to the former "Angel" star in a karaoke bar. "Just met @David_Boreanaz downtown," one graduating student wrote on Twitter, along with a picture. "Glad we have such a proud friendly IC alum to be representing us at commencement!"» Follow David Boreanz on Twitter.

"The Dark Knight" trilogy director Christopher Nolan is in talks to direct the next James Bond movie. The three-time Oscar nominee and his representatives have been approached by 007 producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, but discussions are said to be in early stages. Sam Mendes opted not to direct the upcoming "Bond 24" film due to other commitments, while Daniel Craig is confirmed to return as the star. Nolan, meanwhile, is in pre-production for his next film "Interstellar" with Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey.» Read more at the Daily Mail.

The Weinstein Company has announced plans for a "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" sequel, with returning star Michelle Yeoh as Yu Shu Lien and original choreographer Yuen Wo Ping as director. Fans will likely be disappointed that Ang Lee won't be at the helm, but anticipation for the new martial arts/fantasy film has been building and a follow-up makes (at least financial) sense since the first won four Oscars. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II: The Green Destiny," based on the fifth Iron Knight series book "Silver Vase," is scheduled to begin filming in spring 2014.» Read more at Slash Film.

The New York Knicks won Thursday night, but Rihanna allegedly says J.R. Smith has been playing hungover in the playoffs. An Instagram user posted a screenshot of a comment from the singer's account claiming the Sixth Man of the Year winner has struggled lately because "his a-- be hungover from clubbing every night during playoffs." Smith scored 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, helping save the Knicks from elimination. "I'm not worried about Instagram," Smith said after the game. "I'm worried about the playoffs." RiRi reignited rumors she was dating the basketball star, as they were spotted partying last week hours after a game.» Read more at the New York Daily News.